BMW 3 series 2010 vs Kia Optima 2013

 
BMW 3 series
2010 - 2013
Kia Optima
2013 - 2015
Body: CabrioSedan
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.7 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP136 HP
Torque: 380 NM325 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds10.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.15.1
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1190 km in combined cycle1370 km in combined cycle
1380 km on highway1550 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption1060 km with real consumption
Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Optima) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Engines

Engine production duration: 17 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.61 m4.85 m
Width: 1.78 m1.83 m
Height: 1.38 m1.46 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 23 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 210 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
350 litresno data
Kia Optima has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 295 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Kia Optima.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0852`050
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
above average
no data
Average price (€): 13 40010 000
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
Kia Optima has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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